Over £2.8 billion of funding given for good causes

Big Lottery Fund

Every year BIG gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. Our money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.

BIG CEO launches The People's Millions 2010

Watch Peter Wanless on the GMTV sofa launching The People’s Millions  2010 competition.

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More than Friends

A unique new service which will help adults with learning disabilities find love.

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Revisiting the past

The Heroes Return blog contains stories from veterans’ trips, war time memories, photos and videos. Includes contributions from their families and carers, and BIG’s Heroes Return team.

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BIG announces £35 million FORCES in MIND scheme

Former armed forces personnel and their families are set to benefit from funding that will help veterans struggling with the transition to civilian life.

New £50 million investment in Scotland

BIG Scotland has announced a £50 million investment to transform the life chances of young people leaving care and to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers.

Playful Ideas Conference

To mark the early achievements of its Playful Ideas programme BIG hosted this exciting national conference, in Bristol on Friday 26 February 2010.

Addressing the economic downturn in Wales

Due to the impact the economic downturn has had on communities in Wales, BIG has earmarked an additional £2 million to enable organisations to expand their activities and give families living in poverty more help.

Small grants for local community projects

Do you need a small grant to help your community project? Want to find out quickly if you have been successful?

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